Mark this date guys, because this date will go down as one of the historic moments in the golden pages of the nation's history. 

In a landmark verdict, same *** relationship has been decriminalized by the Supreme Court. This judgement was passed by a five-judge panel, headed by Chief Justice of India, Dipak Mishra. The Supreme Court furthered that the law violated the fundamental rights of citizens.   

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The court, while delivering the verdict, furthered that Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code was being used to harass the members of the LGBTQ community and that they are liable to the same fundamental rights as other citizens. For those who aren't aware about it, Section 377 criminalised same *** relationship deeming it "against the order of nature", a law that dates back to the British colonial rule.   

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This is a huge victory for the nation and people are visibly overjoyed and rejoicing this verdict. From Bollywood fraternity to prominent personalities, social media is flooded with congratulatory messages for the LGBTQ community and this judgment that will shape a better future for the nation in the following years to come.

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Karan Johar called it a historical judgement and said that the country got its oxygen back. 

Historical judgment!!!! So proud today! Decriminalising homosexuality and abolishing #Section377 is a huge thumbs up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back! ððððªðªðªððð pic.twitter.com/ZOXwKmKDp5

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 6, 2018

Equality for India!!! Equal love. Equal rights.  â¤ï¸ð #RIPSection377 #Pride #LoveIsLove

— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) September 6, 2018

ðð¤ð½ðð½ https://t.co/jLMJcWkEgh

— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) September 6, 2018

Sanity prevails for once we can believe we have some sensible decision makers and lawmaker s available to this generation. #Section377 gone with the wind.

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) September 6, 2018

My India of 2018!!!! Truly heartening ! Let's embrace one n all and their choices ð¤ð https://t.co/HHewyx4SAE

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) September 6, 2018

At the stroke of the mid-day hour, as the conscience of many slept, India's LGBTQ awoke to light & freedom. This moment came 71 years too late history, 71 yrs after our brethren attained freedom; but the soul of a community, long suppressed, has found utterance. Congratulations!

— Apurva Asrani (@Apurvasrani) September 6, 2018

We are free.

— harish iyer (@hiyer) September 6, 2018

we created history.
we will create history.
we will not become history.
we are in the now.
and you need to acknowledge this fact somehow. #LoveWins #LoveIsLove #PrideIndia

— harish iyer (@hiyer) September 6, 2018

“If you have a heart you should be free to love who you want.” ðâ¤ï¸ðSo Happy to hear that the Supreme Court of India ð®ð³ has abolished #section377 decriminalising Homosexuality ð  #equality #lgbtrights #nodiscrimination #ting pic.twitter.com/47yEBdkul7

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) September 6, 2018

INDIA'S SUPREME COURT JUST DECRIMINALIZED HOMOSEXUALITY!
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A long way to go, but this is a start for 1 billion + people.#lgbt #lgbtq #gay #lesbian #bisexual #queer  #trans #transgender #gender #equality #humanrights #loveislove #Section377 #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/v8tL4j29QM

— Sharanya Haridas (@haridassharanya) September 6, 2018

It's about time! #LoveWins now and forever! Best news of the day! ð #Section377 #nodiscrimination #equality pic.twitter.com/D6widsZSp1

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 6, 2018

THIS. IS. HISTORIC. Congrats India! #Section377 #loveislove pic.twitter.com/AC76PM5w0Y

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India's Supreme Court struck down a 157-year-old colonial-era law, “Section 377,” that criminalized all sexual activity apart from heterosexual *** as “against the order of nature” on Thursday. The judges delivered a unanimous verdict, describing Section 377 as “arbitrary” and said that freedom could only be fulfilled where the LGBT community possesses equal rights. The ruling also included a requirement for police “sensitization” to prevent discrimination against LGBT individuals ð®ð³ð (ð·: Getty, Reuters, AP) - #section377 #lgbt #lgbtq #lesbian #gay #bisexual #transgender #queer #lovewins #loveislove #gaysex #pride #equality #indianpride #newdelhi #india #indian

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Congratulations to all the activists and petitioners on #SupremeCourt judgement scrapping #Section377 Your perseverance just made #India a freer place for everyone ! #LoveIsLove #Pride #377Verdict #377Scrapped Three cheers for the #SupremeCourt pic.twitter.com/grA64TTB3w

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) September 6, 2018

Supreme Court shows the way to a new progressive India.. Love is all we need  #LoveIsLove #LoveWins #Section377 #377Verdict ðð½ðð½ðð½ pic.twitter.com/At6X8FkJvS

— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) September 6, 2018

Historic Day Today. #SupremeCourt  squashes the irrational #Section377 & love finally wins!
India is finally love compatible. With no exception to the rule!  #LBGTQ #PrideIndia #377verdict #loveislove #Section377Decriminalised pic.twitter.com/T0MsWGMIVQ

— Mushtaq Shiekh (@shiekhspear) September 6, 2018

Although this is a remarkable step towards the right direction, it cannot be ruled out that we still have a long way to go before that time comes when every citizen feels safe, empowered and lives without any fear.